Preschooler: Beco
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Ergo Carrier vs Beco
Asked by E.V. from San Francisco
on December 27, 2007
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which of these is better? i like the beco due to the fact it is locally made..where the ergo is made in china. but the ergo seems to be enjoyed by more...ultimately wh...
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- I have both the Ergo Baby carrier and the moby wrap. My baby is also a preemie and she's just over 12 pounds now. I love using the Ergo Baby for walks and shopping b...
- I have two young girls, my older one will be three in January and my younger one is almost 18 months. I am also pregnant with my third. I have a Moby wrap and used i...
- dear E., what a gift you give your baby by carrying him. There are many carriers that would let you do a carry that is more appropriate for a preemie and easier on ...
Recommendations on Baby Carriers?
Asked by N.S. from San Diego
on November 6, 2008
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I'm just about due to have my second (2 weeks!) and I'm looking for a baby carrier. With my first I had the Baby Bjorn and hated it. I'm very short-waisted and petite ...
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- I liked the sling for the first few months. Now that he is six months I am using the ergo. My one complaint is that the shoulder straps fall off of my shoulders. It...
- If you search past posts on this site regarding carriers, you'll see the Ergo was very popular among Mamma's here. I love the Ergo. I have two. The old style I got...
- I love the Ergo. I didn't use the infant insert as much as I had hoped to because it got too hot for both mom and baby during the summer months. But now that my son is...
Double Stroller or Not?
Asked by J.N. from Binghamton
on October 3, 2007
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I was wondering what other momma's opinions on a stroller situation. I got a nice stroller/carseat combo for my first baby who will be 3yrs in two weeks. I figured I...
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- Depends on you and how much you really think you will use it....My sister has Twins and uses hers all the time, my other has a 8 month old and a 3yr old and barley if ...
- I had a sit & stand stroller for my boys who are 2.5yrs apart. Loved it for the first couple weeks, then got tired of lugging the bulky thing around. It was MUCH eas...
- I wouldn't buy a typical double stroller. I have a 5 year old and a 2 1/2 year old... since the time my second was born I had the side by side double which I hated and...
Cranky 9 Month Old--only in the Afternoon
Asked by S.A. from Sacramento
on February 6, 2008
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My almost 9 month old has always been a happy baby--except for the time between his afternoon nap and bedtime, roughly about 4 hours. I know this is a common fussy tim...
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- Hi S., Might not be much you can do. He just needs you and needs to be held. I wore my son in a sling or backpack and would cook dinner or do whatever else needed to ...
- My son Niko (seven months) is really cranky on days he does not get enough sleep. Could your son be getting too short of an afternoon nap. It helps me significantly to...
- S., He might be getting teeth - my daughter's the same way, but only when she's really tired or teething. Definitely try an ergo baby carrier if you don't already hav...
Nursing Sling/wraps
Asked by A.H. from Kansas City
on October 12, 2009
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Hi wonderful mommas!
I'm seeking advice for a wrap/sling for a newborn suitable for nursing and overall just wearing at home or out and about. I have a 3 year old an...
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- I have a baby k'tan sling, and it is awesome. I bought it at the Mommy and Me store at Shawnee Mission Medical Center last year. I traveled to Seattle when my younge...
- Check this out: milestonemeitai.blogspot.com
- First can I just say I am so excited that you are going to nurse and wear your baby! It's the best feeling when you carry around a snuggly, sleepy teeny one....just t...
Backyard Life with a 9 Month Old
Asked by J.M. from San Francisco
on April 5, 2008
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Hi,
I'd like to take advantage of the nice weather and give my 4 year old time to play in the sandbox but I don't know what to do with my 9 month old. She's still pu...
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- You need a back carrier. Keeps your 9mo happy, out of trouble, and close to mommy while your hands are free for dealing withy our 4yo. I have a 4yo and a 14mo and ...
- I used to bring my sons exersaucer out or his Johnny Jumper. It keeps them busy and lets them and you enjoy the nice weather. Good Luck!
- I have used a stationary entertainer and swing for this type of situation. It's better than the playpen because they won't feel penned in.
Anyone Know of a Sling/babywear Product That Works Beyond 35 Lbs?
Asked by S.S. from San Antonio
on October 25, 2010
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I met a woman when my son was an infant with her 3 year old in this great hip sling. I neglected to ask about it because silly me thought, I won't be holding him that...
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- The Moby wrap is awesome! I believe it holds up to 35 or 40 pounds. I love mine!
- I had a Hip Hammock -- I think they are available at Babies R Us. It didn't work well for me though. Because the baby (well, toddler) was so heavy when we adopted hi...
- many carriers that work past 35 pounds. BabyHawk goes up to 45 with the Oh Snap! :-)
Grocery Shopping with Newborn
Asked by V.S. from Philadelphia
on March 1, 2012
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I have a newborn and a preschool aged child. I know you are not supposed to clip the baby car seat on the front of the cart anymore (a child fell off and died). But ...
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- Just the other week, we had a 12-18 month old fall out of the shopping cart (I work at Wal-mart). He was sitting up in the front of the cart. His mom had just set him ...
- I would put your preschool child in the front and newborn in a carrier. The carrier does get a little heavy when they are older though.
- I would put my preschooler in the cart and the baby in a baby carrier-I used a sling for the first few months and then switched to an Ergo as he got stronger. Now he ...
Baby Carrier/Slings Recommendations
Asked by S.P. from Reading
on February 26, 2007
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I' looking into purchasing either a baby carrier or a sling for a 4 month old. He's classified as a "high needs baby" (according to Dr. Sears) and needs to be held an...
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- I would recommed the jeep front carrier. It worked wonderfully for me and my special needs baby. She was born very premature. And it keeps them in thier and very close...
- ok, so it looks like you have a lot of info to go on. i have an 8 month old and she was needy from day one. i tried the graco carrier that i used with my son 3 years...
- I recommend an Ergo Baby Carrier. They are a bit pricy, but well worth it.
Best Baby Carrier That Can Face Front and Back
Asked by L.C. from Duluth
on December 3, 2010
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Hi all!
I was all set to get the ERGO baby carrier until I realized that it does not allow the baby to face outward!! My baby loves to be able to see what is going o...
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- Bjorn! Love the Air model.
- Check out the Beco Gemini. You can find one at this website (and she has a great return-policy, in case it just doesn't work out for some reason): http://www.frogmam...
- I have LOVED our Bjorn, as have both of my kids, and it goes both ways. We've used the heck out of it, on walks, stores, you name it and my girls are/were always happ...
